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| A '''Scoutmaster''' is the primary adult leader of a ] Troop. The Scoutmaster is responsible for guiding the Scouts in running their Troop. By advising the youth leaders (most notably the ]) of the Troop, the Scoutmaster seeks to provide them with opportunities for personal growth through leadership and activity. | A '''Scoutmaster''' is the primary adult leader of a ] Troop. The Scoutmaster is responsible for guiding the Scouts in running their Troop. By advising the youth leaders (most notably the ]) of the Troop, the Scoutmaster seeks to provide them with opportunities for personal growth through leadership and activity. Some Scout Associations use a different term for this position. | ||
| There are many training programs for |
There are many training programs for adult Scout leaders, with the ] being considered the top level. | ||
| == United States == | |||
| ⚫ | Corresponding to the role of Scoutmaster is the position of ] in ], ] in ], Crew ] in ], and ] in ]. Scoutmaster is a gender non-specific term, being used for both ladies and gentlemen, though early in Scouting history, ''Scoutmistress'' was also commonly used. |
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| ⚫ | The term ''Scoutmaster'' is used for the adult leader of the Scout Troop. Corresponding to the role of Scoutmaster is the position of ] in ], ] in ], Crew ] in ], and ] in ]. ''Scoutmaster'' is a gender non-specific term, being used for both ladies and gentlemen, though early in Scouting history, ''Scoutmistress'' was also commonly used. | ||
| ==United Kingdom == | |||
| The term ''Scoutmaster'' was used originally, but the term ''Scout Leader'' is now used. Other adult leaders in the Scout Troop are called ''Assistant Scout Leaders''. Terms used in other sections are ''Cub Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Cub Scout Leader'', ''Venture Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Venture Scout Leader'', and so on. The Scout Group is lead by a ''Group Scout Leader''. When ] existed, there were ''Rover Scout Leaders'' and ''Assistant Rover Scout Leaders''. Collectively all adult leaders are called ''Scouters''. | |||
| ==Australia== | |||
| The terms used in Australia are the same as those used in the United Kindom including the Rover Scout leader terms. the section for the youngest boys and girls, Joey Scouts, has ''Joey Scout Leaders'' and ''Assistant Joey Scout Leaders''. | |||
| ==South Africa== | ==South Africa== | ||
Revision as of 21:58, 21 January 2006
A Scoutmaster is the primary adult leader of a Scout Troop. The Scoutmaster is responsible for guiding the Scouts in running their Troop. By advising the youth leaders (most notably the Senior Patrol Leader) of the Troop, the Scoutmaster seeks to provide them with opportunities for personal growth through leadership and activity. Some Scout Associations use a different term for this position.
There are many training programs for adult Scout leaders, with the Wood Badge being considered the top level.
United States
The term Scoutmaster is used for the adult leader of the Scout Troop. Corresponding to the role of Scoutmaster is the position of Cubmaster in Cub Scouts, Team Coach in Varsity Scouts, Crew Advisor in Venturing, and Skipper in Sea Scouting. Scoutmaster is a gender non-specific term, being used for both ladies and gentlemen, though early in Scouting history, Scoutmistress was also commonly used.
United Kingdom
The term Scoutmaster was used originally, but the term Scout Leader is now used. Other adult leaders in the Scout Troop are called Assistant Scout Leaders. Terms used in other sections are Cub Scout Leader, Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Venture Scout Leader, Assistant Venture Scout Leader, and so on. The Scout Group is lead by a Group Scout Leader. When Rover Scouts existed, there were Rover Scout Leaders and Assistant Rover Scout Leaders. Collectively all adult leaders are called Scouters.
Australia
The terms used in Australia are the same as those used in the United Kindom including the Rover Scout leader terms. the section for the youngest boys and girls, Joey Scouts, has Joey Scout Leaders and Assistant Joey Scout Leaders.
South Africa
South Africa decided in the early 90s to change the name of a Scoutmaster to Scouter. The reason for this change was due to the apparent negative connotations that the word Master has to certain ethnic groups in South Africa that were affected by slavery.
Therefore in South Africa, the names of the various roles are changed. Troop Scouter in Scout Troops (This includes Sea Scouting and Air Scouting) and Pack Scouter in Cub Scouts. The leader of a Rover Crew is called the Crew Leader. South Africa does not have Varsity Scouts, or Venture Scouts.
In other countries, Scouter refers to any adult leader, professional Scout employee, or any Scout alumnus.
See also
- Harcmistrz, the highest Scouting instructor rank in Poland
External Links
Scoutmaster: Opinion, Know-how, Comment
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